SWAYNE’S GARDENS “I Pauty co lente =I State of Washington 
| A Choice List of New and Good Old 
Bearded Iris 
(Germanica) 
DELIVERY ONLY FROM JULY 15th TO OCTOBER 15th (Not later) 
WE RECOMMEND JULY AND AUGUST PLANTING OF IRIS 
222 Prices in this Iris List supplant those in all previous price lists. Please do not order from 
previous catalogue. 
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS will please add 15c per pound to their order and will have to obtain 
plant permit from the Plant Bureau at Ottawa before shipment can be made. 
IN THE UNITED STATES IRIS ORDERS AMOUNTING TO $2.00 OR LESS ARE NOT PREPAID 
AND MUST INCLUDE 25c POSTAGE WHEN ORDER IS GIVEN. 
Prices for Iris as quoted below are for one new plant or one rhizome which will bloom next 
yseason and on which the new side shoots or ‘‘babies’’ wil! develop before winter sets in this 
will be your increase for next year. In July and August these new eyes are very small but will 
grow rapidly during September and October. 


AMIGO. A rare color gem that should be in every garden. Standards are a clear light lavender 
violet. Falls deep hyacinth violet. This beautiful color combination reminds one of a velvety 
blue purple pansy. Altogether a very rich, lovely Iris that you will love. Height, 34 inches. 50c 
ANITRA. One of the loveliest, clearest pure light Irises. Like the lovely color of that old favorite 
Caleste. The flowers are extra large, of beautiful form and good substance. The standards 
are domed and the falls broad and flaring. The plants are vigorous and free flowering. It 
has an Honorable Mention and the rating is high. 35c, 3 for $0c 
ANGELUS. Award of Merit. A lovely pale pink-lavender blended with cream. Large size and 
fine flaring form. Be assured it is an outstanding Iris. : 50c 
AUBANEL. A.M., A.I.S. A lovely ‘‘pinkish” blend. Large flowers of shrimp pink with warm yellow 
throat. F. has a distinct spot of lilac. 38 inches. 75c 
BERKELEY GOLD. A brilliant deep golden yellow. Perfect form on well branched stems. Con- 
sidered by many the world’s best yellow Iris. $1.00 
BLUE SHIMMER. A new and different Plicata. Clear, sparkling white with an all-over pattern of 
blue stippling. The clean blue is peppered with white, in an even manner, rather than the 
familiar, buttonhole-stitch style. The flowers are very large and full. This is one of the most 
outstanding irises of the past few years. $1.50 
CALIFORNIA GOLD. Magnificent. deep yellow, large blooms. Does not fade. Late blooming. 
Height, 30 inches. A superb novelty. 35c, 3 for $1.00 
CALIFORNIA PEACH. _A warm peach pink and apricot shaded blend; large blooms of fine forms 
gracefully placed on tall wide branched stems. Height, 30 inches. Midseason. $1.00 
CHINA MAID. The large flowers of beautiful texture are carried on tall graceful stems and are of 
an exquisite beauty that will thrill you, a lovely blend of pink, golden bronze and soft lilac. It 
is one of the best introductions in this color class. You cannot help but like it tremendously. 70¢ 
CHEERIO. One of the brightest red, flushed dull gold. ‘A flame in the garden.’’ Honorable Men- 
tion American Iris Society, 1936. Height, 38 inches. One of the best '’Reds.” 35c, 3 for 90c 
CHRISTABEL. A splendid growing true red. One of the great reds not only for individual exhibi- 
tion bloom but for the garden also. Its size, vigor and floriferous habit make a clump a per- 
fect mass of glowing copper red. It is one of the most effective Iris in the garden. 50c 
CITY OF LINCOLN. Winner of many honors. A top notch Iris. It was the cynosure of all eyes in 
our Iris field the past season. A iall, huge striking variegata of clear yellow with velvety 
bright red falls. 40 inches tall, a perfect beauty when well grown. We are most enthusiastic 
about this marvelous Iris and any praise given cannot be too high. 50c 
COPPER LUSTRE. A distinctive and unusual Iris. A glowing copper and gold blend, color iri- 
descent like a new copper penny. Height, 30 inches. Mid-season. One of the most note- 
worthy Iris. 40c 
DEEP VELVET. Perfect formed blooms with marvelous silken sheen, not velvety, but a very deep, 
clear purple-violet. The combination of deep silky glisten with haft shading to claret brown 
and dusky gold beard give it color from the depth. Scented. Height 36 inches. 75¢ 
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